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New SoundCheck Brochure – Chinese

Our new SoundCheck® brochure is now available in Chinese. This short 12 page brochure is a top-level overview of the SoundCheck audio test system and associated hardware.

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New SoundCheck Brochure

Our new SoundCheck® brochure is now available. This short 12 page brochure is a top-level overview of the SoundCheck audio test system and associated hardware.

download_pdf_icon Download Electronic Version

 

or complete the form below to request a hard copy.

SoundCheck 14.1 for Mac

SoundCheck for Mac

SoundCheck for Mac

Listen is excited to announce the release of SoundCheck 14.1 for Mac. Offering similar functionality* to the Windows version of SoundCheck 14, this is the first large-scale commercial audio test software to run natively on a Mac. SoundCheck is a powerful software package which controls and communicates with your audio measurement hardware and contains all the stimuli, algorithms and functionality to develop and run complete audio tests on loudspeakers, headphones, microphones, smartphones, tablets, hearing aids and more.

SoundCheck 14.1 for Mac offers seamless integration with Listen’s expanding line of hardware products including AmpConnect, DC Connect, SoundConnect 2 and AudioConnect, making the initial system setup quick and easy, even for novice users and non-technical personnel. All Listen hardware products, as well as the Portland Tool & Die BTC-4148 Bluetooth interface can now be directly controlled from within the software, enabling them to be changed as part of a sequence.

Users of previous PC-based versions of SoundCheck can upgrade these to the Mac version for an additional fee. Contact sales@listeninc.com for more information.

* Note that there are some minor differences between the Mac version and the Windows version due to variations in the development environment, particularly surrounding data export functionality. Please contact your sales engineer for more information.

More about SoundCheck for Mac (V.14.1) and SoundCheck version 14.0 for Windows  (same features )

 

SoundCheck and Electroacoustics Training Santa Clara, CA, Oct 5-7, 2015

Acoustic Test lab at Listen 2We are holding a 3 day training event on Oct 5-7 in Santa Clara, CA. This event will feature a 1-day course on electroacoustics testing, presented by Chris Struck of CJS Labs, followed by a 2 day SoundCheck training class.

 

Electroacoustics
In the Electroacoustics class, you will learn about the theory behind your audio measurements. The content will cover sound level measurement, psychoacoustics, electroacoustics, soundfields in real rooms, frequency responses, test signals and more. It is ideal for those new to the industry or anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the measurement principles behind their acoustic tests.

Full Course Outline

 

SoundCheck
This hands-on class covers all the major features of SoundCheck version 14, including writing sequences, test signals, analysis, distortion measurements and more. The class is a combination of presentations interspersed with hands-on exercises to ensure that you are comfortable with all the concepts and methods taught before you leave the classroom. Although no previous SoundCheck experience is assumed, the course still offers plenty to users familiar with writing basic sequences. Although the SoundCheck training is intended as a 2-day program, it is possible to attend just one day of the training.

Full Course Outline

 

Registration form (for both classes)

SoundCheck and Electroacoustics Training Boston, MA, Sept 21-23, 2015

trainingWe are holding a 3 day training event on Sept 21-23 at our Boston offices. This event will feature a 1-day course on electroacoustics testing, presented by Chris Struck of CJS Labs, followed by a 2 day SoundCheck training class.

 

Electroacoustics
In the Electroacoustics class, you will learn about the theory behind your audio measurements. The content will cover sound level measurement, psychoacoustics, electroacoustics, soundfields in real rooms, frequency responses, test signals and more. It is ideal for those new to the industry or anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the measurement principles behind their acoustic tests.

Full Course Outline

 

SoundCheck
This hands-on class covers all the major features of SoundCheck version 14, including writing sequences, test signals, analysis, distortion measurements and more. The class is a combination of presentations interspersed with hands-on exercises to ensure that you are comfortable with all the concepts and methods taught before you leave the classroom. Although no previous SoundCheck experience is assumed, the course still offers plenty to users familiar with writing basic sequences. Although the SoundCheck training is intended as a 2-day program, it is possible to attend just one day of the training.

Full Course Outline

 

Registration form (for both classes)

 

Training In China and Taiwan July 2015

We are excited to announce that we will be teaching three SoundCheck training classes, two in China and one in Taiwan in July, in conjunction with our distributor, S&V Samford.

Monday July 27th: SoundCheck Advanced Training, Taipei, Taiwan

Course Outline:

  • Stimulus and Analysis – choosing the best combination for your application
  • Open Loop Testing (for testing smartphone and tablet audio)
  • Advanced Sequence development – including postprocessing steps and functionality and control of SoundCheck from an external program
  • Application training – testing bluetooth speakers and headphones using the BTC-4148 interface

Cost: $150

Register Now

 

Wednesday July 29th: SoundCheck Basic Training, Shenzhen, China

Course Outline:

  • SoundCheck introduction
  • SoundCheck 14 new features
  • SoundCheck Setup – installation, understanding the hardware setup, and calibration for loudspeaker and microphone testing
  • Basic sequence development
  • Virtual instruments
  • Applications training – testing audio on smartphones and tablets using open loop testing, and testing bluetooth speakers and headphones using the BTC-4148 interface

Cost: 600RMB/US$100

Register Now

 

Friday July 31st: SoundCheck Basic Training, Shanghai, China

Course Outline:

  • SoundCheck introduction
  • SoundCheck 14 new features
  • SoundCheck Setup – installation, understanding the hardware setup, and calibration for loudspeaker and microphone testing
  • Basic sequence development
  • Virtual instruments
  • Applications training – testing audio on smartphones and tablets using open loop testing, and testing bluetooth speakers and headphones using the BTC-4148 interface

Cost: 600RMB/US$100

Register Now

 

For all courses:

Instructor: Dan Knighten, Listen, Inc.

The training will be translated into Mandarin.

To register for one of these courses, please fill out and complete the registration forms above and fax back to S&V Samford at 852-28339913 or email sales@svsamford.com.

For more information, please call S&V Samford +852 28339987.

Fall 2015 SoundCheck and Electroacoustic Training Dates Announced

trainingWe are excited to be offering training on both East and West coasts this Fall.

Classes will be held in our Boston offices on September 21-23, and in the San Jose area on Oct 5-7. Both sessions will follow the same format, beginning with a 1-day course on electroacoustics testing, presented by Chris Struck of CJS Labs. In this useful class you will learn about the theory behind your audio measurements. The content will cover sound level measurement, psychoacoustics, electroacoustics, soundfields in real rooms, frequency responses, test signals and more. It is ideal for those new to the industry or anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the measurement principles behind their acoustic tests.

The 2nd and 3rd day will be our 2 day SoundCheck training class. This covers all the major features of SoundCheck version 14, including writing sequences, test signals, analysis, distortion measurements and more. The class is a combination of presentations interspersed with hands-on exercises to ensure that you are comfortable with all the concepts and methods taught before you leave the classroom. Although no previous SoundCheck experience is assumed, the course still offers plenty to users familiar with writing basic sequences. Although the SoundCheck training is intended as a 2-day program, it is possible to attend just one day of the training. We are working on finalizing venues, but please put the dates in your diary, and we’ll have more information soon.
San Jose: Plaza Suites, Santa Clara.

Boston: Listen Offices. 580 Harrison Ave Ste 3W, Boston, MA 02118.

 

SoundCheck 14 New Features Video

In this short (10 minute) video, Brian Fallon introduces the new features in SoundCheck 14. These include an improved set-up wizard for easier transition from older versions, advanced Listen hardware integration, a redesigned hardware editor and a new autoranging feature.

Advanced SoundCheck Training – June 1, 2015

We are excited to announce a 1-day SoundCheck® Advanced Training Seminar on Monday, June 1st 2015.

This new training class covers a combination of advanced electroacoustics education and SoundCheck topics that are beyond the scope of our basic 2-day training course. It is of broad interest to most testing applications, although the open loop testing is particularly relevant to smartphone, tablet and other devices which do not have an audio path between test system and device.

In celebration of our (and SoundCheck’s) 20th anniversary this year, we are offering this course at 1995 prices – just $199!

Places are limited, so sign up early.

Agenda
8:30am: Registration & Introductions
8:45am: Choosing the Right Stimulus Type – Steve Temme
10:15am: Coffee Break
10:30am: Open Loop Testing – Dan Knighten
12:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm: Measuring Distortion – Steve Temme
2:30pm: Coffee Break
2:45pm: Processing Data Offline – Brian Fallon
3:45pm: Simulated Free Field Measurements – Steve Temme
5:00pm: End

Instructors: Steve Temme, Dan Knighten, Brian Fallon, Listen, Inc.

Cost: $199

Registration Form

 

SoundCheck ONE Updated and Expanded

SoundCheck ONE, our budget SoundCheck system has been updated and expanded for its release with SoundCheck 13. SoundCheck ONE is essentially a lower cost, simplified, version of SoundCheck coupled with the AmpConnect ISC hardware. SoundCheck ONE offers the capability to test loudspeakers, microphones and headphones within predetermined sequence templates.

Although the user interface is the same as in the full version of SoundCheck, rather than using the Sequence Editor, SoundCheck ONE users are supplied with sequence templates. These templates serve as the starting point for all SoundCheck ONE tests and can be used to generate as many product-specific sequences as desired by selecting parameters such as the stimulus signal, characteristics to be measured, frequency range, level and limits.

SoundCheck ONE is designed for customers who do not own a full version of SoundCheck and need a low cost and easy to set up system for basic production line tests of loudspeakers, microphones or headphones. While it offers the same accuracy, advanced algorithms and speed as the regular version of SoundCheck, its flexibility and test customization capabilities are restricted. It is a good entry point for a company testing their products for the first time or moving up from a more rudimentary test system as it can be upgraded to the full version at any time for an additional fee.